Sense of the Scene: A Crime Writing Workshop

A crime writing workshop with Award-Winning Author Barbara Nadel.

The Mission: Every great crime needs a place to happen. Whether it’s a windswept coast or the historic grounds of Valence House, the setting is the "silent character" of every mystery.

Join celebrated crime novelist Barbara Nadel in the Valence House Archives for an exclusive workshop. Inspired by the atmospheric locations of our LJ Ross prize books, you’ll learn how to build a world so vivid your readers can feel the danger lurking around the corner.

MINI-COMPETITION: Put your new skills to the test! During the session, we will host a 'Setting the Scene' mini-challenge. FIVE winners will be chosen by the end of the day to receive a Grand Mystery Book Bundle (worth £50) featuring four LJ Ross thrillers donated generously by the National Literacy Trust to celebrate May Mystery Month!